Therapists in Del Mar, CA

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction and/or low self-esteem? Do you long to be in a healthy, committed relationship but don't know how? With 30 years' experience, I offer inspired, compassionate counseling for women, men, and teens that will assist you with identifying and overcoming barriers to your well-being. I use an integrative approach tailored to your specific goals. For individuals, I offer expertise in healing the issues of adult children of alcoholics, adult children of narcissistic parents, abuse, depression, anxiety, addiction, codependency, and coping with mental illness in a family member.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction and/or low self-esteem? Do you long to be in a healthy, committed relationship but don't know how? With 30 years' experience, I offer inspired, compassionate counseling for women, men, and teens that will assist you with identifying and overcoming barriers to your well-being. I use an integrative approach tailored to your specific goals. For individuals, I offer expertise in healing the issues of adult children of alcoholics, adult children of narcissistic parents, abuse, depression, anxiety, addiction, codependency, and coping with mental illness in a family member.

If you or a loved one needs help, insight, or support, my office provides a comfortable and confidential place for us to explore the issues or problems. I've been helping teens and adults with a variety of issues for almost 30 years, with particular experience with anxiety, depression, relationships, personality testing, career testing, substance abuse, and disordered eating. I am currently taking new patients and would be happy to help you or the person you are concerned about assess & work through the issues. Please don't hesitate to call or email.
If you or a loved one needs help, insight, or support, my office provides a comfortable and confidential place for us to explore the issues or problems. I've been helping teens and adults with a variety of issues for almost 30 years, with particular experience with anxiety, depression, relationships, personality testing, career testing, substance abuse, and disordered eating. I am currently taking new patients and would be happy to help you or the person you are concerned about assess & work through the issues. Please don't hesitate to call or email.

I provide psychological treatment and services to address the difficulties associated with a variety of challenges and transitions. My approach to treatment is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual client and I aim to create an atmosphere where people feel comfortable discussing and exploring their life. I view therapy as a collaboration and partnership between the client and myself. I provide support and guidance to help you identify areas of your life that need improvement or change and help you to set goals and create an action plan that will allow you to grow, shift, and live the life you want for yourself.
I provide psychological treatment and services to address the difficulties associated with a variety of challenges and transitions. My approach to treatment is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual client and I aim to create an atmosphere where people feel comfortable discussing and exploring their life. I view therapy as a collaboration and partnership between the client and myself. I provide support and guidance to help you identify areas of your life that need improvement or change and help you to set goals and create an action plan that will allow you to grow, shift, and live the life you want for yourself.

Are you A GUY who feels confused and clueless about how to create a deeper emotional connection with your intimate partner? Perhaps just as important, is it possible for you to do that in a way that would not sacrifice your sense of masculinity?!? Not only is it possible for you to learn how to speak the Truth of how you feel in a way that will feel masculine, but it will also become a source of personal strength that will help you build a more mature and honest relationship with yourself and with the person you love. I have specialized in working with adult men for 35 years.
Are you A GUY who feels confused and clueless about how to create a deeper emotional connection with your intimate partner? Perhaps just as important, is it possible for you to do that in a way that would not sacrifice your sense of masculinity?!? Not only is it possible for you to learn how to speak the Truth of how you feel in a way that will feel masculine, but it will also become a source of personal strength that will help you build a more mature and honest relationship with yourself and with the person you love. I have specialized in working with adult men for 35 years.

Does your child or teen seem sad or irritable? Do you feel like he has difficulty following through when given instructions? Does she whine or frequently ask you to do things that she can do herself? Is your child or teen having trouble in school or with a life adjustment? Parents and children alike can feel stuck and overwhelmed with their struggles. I am passionate about helping families heal, find solutions, and live well together. My focus is providing developmentally appropriate services to children (any age!), teens, and their families.
Does your child or teen seem sad or irritable? Do you feel like he has difficulty following through when given instructions? Does she whine or frequently ask you to do things that she can do herself? Is your child or teen having trouble in school or with a life adjustment? Parents and children alike can feel stuck and overwhelmed with their struggles. I am passionate about helping families heal, find solutions, and live well together. My focus is providing developmentally appropriate services to children (any age!), teens, and their families.

You may feel stuck, anxious, depressed, or hopeless. However, just the courage to take the first step in knowing you want to experience your life differently takes strength. I work with my clients to expand that strength in a safe environment. When struggling with a family or friend relationship, or when experiencing increased stress from some changing circumstances in life, often unhealed issues start to surface. Now we really need support. These times are actually the ones where the most healing can occur.
You may feel stuck, anxious, depressed, or hopeless. However, just the courage to take the first step in knowing you want to experience your life differently takes strength. I work with my clients to expand that strength in a safe environment. When struggling with a family or friend relationship, or when experiencing increased stress from some changing circumstances in life, often unhealed issues start to surface. Now we really need support. These times are actually the ones where the most healing can occur.

I am here for the sensitive empaths who have survived trauma. I provide a unique mix of professional experience, therapy, refined energy healing and nervous system relaxation. Specifically for sensitive people, my unique approach can provide stability, clarity, and profound swift healing. It's time to release the heavy emotions stored in your body; the energetic imprints that manifest as physical illness, pain or fatigue. Together, we can create the life you deserve and desire.
I am here for the sensitive empaths who have survived trauma. I provide a unique mix of professional experience, therapy, refined energy healing and nervous system relaxation. Specifically for sensitive people, my unique approach can provide stability, clarity, and profound swift healing. It's time to release the heavy emotions stored in your body; the energetic imprints that manifest as physical illness, pain or fatigue. Together, we can create the life you deserve and desire.

Waitlist open as of March 2025! I believe that good therapy involves a combination of a supportive and warm relationship plus science-based therapeutic techniques. Within this framework I consider each person’s unique situation, neurodiversity, and set of problems and then tailor my approach to you or your child’s needs. Therapy should be a collaborative process, and I try to bring a sense of humor and fun to my work with you or your family.
Waitlist open as of March 2025! I believe that good therapy involves a combination of a supportive and warm relationship plus science-based therapeutic techniques. Within this framework I consider each person’s unique situation, neurodiversity, and set of problems and then tailor my approach to you or your child’s needs. Therapy should be a collaborative process, and I try to bring a sense of humor and fun to my work with you or your family.

I remember going to my first therapist, and thinking “I have to go back to places I’ve already survived?” You do not have to go backwards, though sometimes we have to feel to heal. With over 30 years of experience, I compassionately help guide you experientially, so you can access somatic and emotional wisdom.
I remember going to my first therapist, and thinking “I have to go back to places I’ve already survived?” You do not have to go backwards, though sometimes we have to feel to heal. With over 30 years of experience, I compassionately help guide you experientially, so you can access somatic and emotional wisdom.

♡ YOU BELONG HERE ♡ ..........................................................................……...………….Yes, YOU! You are right where you belong. Are you are terrified to schedule an appointment? Let's start with a text session. Do you need someone by your side for an event, an experience or an activity (Eating? Shopping? Playing? Something else)? Let's schedule an experiential. Do you need safe and therapeutic touch? Let's book a snuggle session. Do you simply want someone in your corner? We can arrange that! The support you need *and the way you need it* are available. Right here. Right now.
♡ YOU BELONG HERE ♡ ..........................................................................……...………….Yes, YOU! You are right where you belong. Are you are terrified to schedule an appointment? Let's start with a text session. Do you need someone by your side for an event, an experience or an activity (Eating? Shopping? Playing? Something else)? Let's schedule an experiential. Do you need safe and therapeutic touch? Let's book a snuggle session. Do you simply want someone in your corner? We can arrange that! The support you need *and the way you need it* are available. Right here. Right now.

As a therapist, I provide individualized care in a warm, supportive environment, with a commitment to fostering growth, self-acceptance, and healing. Through a collaborative and trusting therapeutic relationship, I help you explore your strengths, values, and motivations for living a meaningful life. My approach is evidence-based, person-centered, and strength-focused, aiming to empower resilience in the face of adversity.
As a therapist, I provide individualized care in a warm, supportive environment, with a commitment to fostering growth, self-acceptance, and healing. Through a collaborative and trusting therapeutic relationship, I help you explore your strengths, values, and motivations for living a meaningful life. My approach is evidence-based, person-centered, and strength-focused, aiming to empower resilience in the face of adversity.

You may have experienced a disruption in your life causing unmanageable discomfort or perhaps you are seeking enjoyment and life satisfaction that has been missing for some time. While pain is an inevitable part of existence, suffering does not have to be. My role is to provide a nonjudgmental space to work through what challenges you. Anxiety and depression, relational or end of relationship issues, interpersonal conflict, substance use, teenage difficulties, social anxiety, lack of meaning or purpose, are my areas of most experience.
You may have experienced a disruption in your life causing unmanageable discomfort or perhaps you are seeking enjoyment and life satisfaction that has been missing for some time. While pain is an inevitable part of existence, suffering does not have to be. My role is to provide a nonjudgmental space to work through what challenges you. Anxiety and depression, relational or end of relationship issues, interpersonal conflict, substance use, teenage difficulties, social anxiety, lack of meaning or purpose, are my areas of most experience.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescent, children and their families. I have worked both in the outpatient hospital environment and in the Del Mar School district. In addition to my private practice work I am active with KidsTurn San Diego, a nonprofit organization helping families navigate the process of divorce.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescent, children and their families. I have worked both in the outpatient hospital environment and in the Del Mar School district. In addition to my private practice work I am active with KidsTurn San Diego, a nonprofit organization helping families navigate the process of divorce.

Ilana Molkner, EMDR Therapist, Soul Filled Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Del Mar, CA 92014
Do you struggle with feeling lost, overwhelmed and disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs last and wonder if life should somehow feel better? More fulfilling? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious and uncertain about how to cope with life's stressors, or manage challenging relationships, careers, or parenting issues. Neglecting your needs and not taking time for yourself can impact your physical and mental health, and make it difficult to have deep or stable relationships. I believe that positive change is always possible. Hello and welcome! My name is Ilana and I'm the founder of Soul Filled Therapy.
Do you struggle with feeling lost, overwhelmed and disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs last and wonder if life should somehow feel better? More fulfilling? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious and uncertain about how to cope with life's stressors, or manage challenging relationships, careers, or parenting issues. Neglecting your needs and not taking time for yourself can impact your physical and mental health, and make it difficult to have deep or stable relationships. I believe that positive change is always possible. Hello and welcome! My name is Ilana and I'm the founder of Soul Filled Therapy.

Are you experiencing challenges in your relationship due to communication problems, trust issues, infidelity, or past traumas impacting your relationship? Are you interested in creating a solid foundation for your relationship before marriage? Are you having difficulties finding or establishing meaningful relationships? Do you need help cultivating good working relationships with your executive team, employees, or athletes? As a relationships expert, seasoned educator, Gottman Method-trained psychologist, and Gottman Leader, I help individuals and organizations cultivate these skills.
Are you experiencing challenges in your relationship due to communication problems, trust issues, infidelity, or past traumas impacting your relationship? Are you interested in creating a solid foundation for your relationship before marriage? Are you having difficulties finding or establishing meaningful relationships? Do you need help cultivating good working relationships with your executive team, employees, or athletes? As a relationships expert, seasoned educator, Gottman Method-trained psychologist, and Gottman Leader, I help individuals and organizations cultivate these skills.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice with over 20 years experience. I have had extensive training in several modalities and completed a 5 year core training module in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy which incorporates aspects of cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, physiological and relational perspectives, from an attachment based model which emphasizes the experience in psychotherapy as a healing agent. I also have extensive training in couples’ therapy, including issues related to sexual intimacy. I am very active in session and work collaboratively with you to help you resolve problems.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice with over 20 years experience. I have had extensive training in several modalities and completed a 5 year core training module in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy which incorporates aspects of cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, physiological and relational perspectives, from an attachment based model which emphasizes the experience in psychotherapy as a healing agent. I also have extensive training in couples’ therapy, including issues related to sexual intimacy. I am very active in session and work collaboratively with you to help you resolve problems.

The first step in entering a successful therapy relationship is finding a therapist that is right for you.
People have found me warm, caring, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and experienced. I have helped many people with a wide variety of psychological and relationship issues.
The first step in entering a successful therapy relationship is finding a therapist that is right for you.
People have found me warm, caring, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and experienced. I have helped many people with a wide variety of psychological and relationship issues.

Kristin Kwiatkowski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Del Mar, CA 92014
Waitlist for new clients
With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, Kristin is a seasoned professional who can help you navigate life's challenges. Her 5 years of clinical experience as a marriage and family therapist make her well equipped to address a variety of issues, including Trauma and Complex Trauma, PTSD, Depression, LGBTQ+ , Addiction,and Anxiety issues. She is passionate about working with those who strive to overcome life’s obstacles such as; Loss, Fear, Relationship Struggles, Isolation, self Doubt and Change.
With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, Kristin is a seasoned professional who can help you navigate life's challenges. Her 5 years of clinical experience as a marriage and family therapist make her well equipped to address a variety of issues, including Trauma and Complex Trauma, PTSD, Depression, LGBTQ+ , Addiction,and Anxiety issues. She is passionate about working with those who strive to overcome life’s obstacles such as; Loss, Fear, Relationship Struggles, Isolation, self Doubt and Change.

With over 20 years experience working as a Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist, I will work collaboratively with you to identify, plan, and accurately help you develop a clear path towards the high quality life you desire. My expertise In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with training from the Beck Institute, allows me to offer you a way to learn skills and tools necessary for you to use now, and in your future. Working with adolescents/young adults, adults, families, and couples, CBT is the gold standard, evidenced based therapy that will help you to achieve and continue to move forward in your life.
With over 20 years experience working as a Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist, I will work collaboratively with you to identify, plan, and accurately help you develop a clear path towards the high quality life you desire. My expertise In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with training from the Beck Institute, allows me to offer you a way to learn skills and tools necessary for you to use now, and in your future. Working with adolescents/young adults, adults, families, and couples, CBT is the gold standard, evidenced based therapy that will help you to achieve and continue to move forward in your life.

The fact that you're now seeking to find just the right therapist for yourself tells me you've already begun the process of confronting your personal obstacles. As a therapist, one of the first things I do-—collaboratively-—is to help you more concretely define the specific goals you wish to achieve. I then shape my interventions to help you locate the strengths and understandings that, further developed, will most efficiently enable you to accomplish this. The goals themselves might relate to solving a particular problem; improving, or changing, your relationship; healing from past psychological wounds; or perhaps improving your self-image generally.
The fact that you're now seeking to find just the right therapist for yourself tells me you've already begun the process of confronting your personal obstacles. As a therapist, one of the first things I do-—collaboratively-—is to help you more concretely define the specific goals you wish to achieve. I then shape my interventions to help you locate the strengths and understandings that, further developed, will most efficiently enable you to accomplish this. The goals themselves might relate to solving a particular problem; improving, or changing, your relationship; healing from past psychological wounds; or perhaps improving your self-image generally.
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Number of Therapists in Del Mar, CA
300+
Average cost per session
$195
Therapists in Del Mar, CA who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
82% | Relationship Issues |
77% | Self Esteem |
74% | Trauma and PTSD |
66% | Stress |
64% | Grief |
Average years in practice
15 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
67% | Aetna |
47% | Cigna and Evernorth |
46% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Del Mar, CA see their clients
68% | In Person and Online | |
32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
21% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |